An ever fitting sari blouse making idea. General instructions about pattern making and sewing of a blouse that needs no alteration on gaining or losing weight.
Hey, have you faced the problems of fitting in the sari blouse every next time you wear it? Me too… Even if I altered it, the blouse remained uncomfortable 🙁 Yuk!!
Result of this discomfort is, My Magic Blouse!!
How Did I Make My Magic Blouse?
Designing and style selection
First, I decided the style I wanted, i.e., raglan (more about raglan style and making pattern). Raglan sleeves set smoothly even after alterations. I planned to elasticate the blouse to avoid alterations.
Requirements:
Then it was selection of fabric (shell), golden- purple fancy brocade with all over floral motifs and with a black net border of ribbon-sequin works (Magic Blouse Pic 1). Matching colour thread, lining material, elastic cord and tying cord were the other requirements.
Pattern Making
Next, I made paper patterns of raglan bodices and sleeves (Magic Blouse Pic 2). If you are new to pattern making, you may find basic sari blouse pattern here and making a raglan pattern from that here. The bodices were simple, without darts. Provided 10cm extra allowance in the centres for ease (shown in dotted lines in the pic). There I planned to add elastics.
Cutting
Then, I cut the fabrics, both shell and lining. After arranging the right sides facing, I stitched the necklines, bottom hemlines and sleeve hemlines (Magic Blouse Pic 3). Then, turned the right side out and gave top stitch.
I marked the elastic placement lines over the bodices at 1”-1 ½” and stitched elastic cord (Magic Blouse Pic 4).
Next it was assembly work. I assembled the 4pieces, matching respective armholes as pictured (Magic Blouse Pic 5).
Attached a cord at the back neckline as tying.
The Magic Blouse is ready to wear 🙂 Have a glance of Magic Blouse here.
I had a great time sharing my ideas with you! How about you?
Take Care!
Bye until the next post!
Very interesting madam ….
Thank you Praveen!
Mam…. Really nice…
Thank you dear 🙂
I will try this magic blouse…
For sure!
Thank you for your feedback!
Amazing!
Thank you 🙂
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Thank you…
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Thank you for your time 🙂 I enjoy fashion design and I also enjoy sharing my ideas across blogosphere. Popularity is not in anyone’s hand. It just comes and goes. What remains with me is my dedication and satisfaction towards my work! Anyways, thanks for your concern! Do visit again!
simply wow….i was just looking for such a pattern…i had to make a saree blouse without knowing accurate measurements for a friend of mine…i need to gift it to her so couldnt ask her for measurements…was thinking of using elastic for a saree blouse…but dint know how to do it.. a blouse stitched with this pattern will definitely fit her !!! thank you so much!!! cheers 🙂
Hi Nirmal!
I am glad that you like this pattern 🙂 I hope you would be happy with the result and your friend would be surprised! Please let me know her reaction 🙂
Cheers! Happy Weekend!
hi, sorry i took a little longer to reply….my friends(not only the one who received it as a gift) were very much surprised to see a blouse like that…i stitched the blouse with a few changes than the one you have mentioned….just wanted to share it with you 🙂 🙂
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111008191337788908145/albums/5959811886399564705
Wow! It is very beautiful! That emphasising colourful appliqued centre part is fantastic! glad you shared it 🙂 It is obvious to be liked 🙂 🙂
Keep visiting! TC!
Hi excellent work.can u tell me how to add the elastic part also what kind of elastic v should use
Thanks a lot for the valuable compliment Jilu!
Have you used bobbin elastic? The best you can use is bobbin elastic. A elastic cord that can be wound to bobbin and then stitched with low tension on the top thread. Make sure to face the wrong side down. Will try to post it for you 🙂
Keep visiting! TC!
i liked the blouse very much.what is the measurement taken, and what type of elastic should.
Thank you so much for your visit Sujatha, hope you had a pleasant stay 🙂
You may follow the drafting instructions given here:
http://varnatantu.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/diy-sari-blouse-basic-pattern/
If you know to use bobbin elastic, that is the best I can suggest. If not about 1cm wide braided elastic is better 🙂
Hope this information helps you 🙂
Keep smiling! Keep visiting! TC!
THANKS FOR THE EARLY REPLY. THIS INFORMATION WILL REALLY HELP ME.
Glad you found it helpful! TC!
very interesting design. i will try this and let yoou know how it goes. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
My pleasure! Thanks for your interest 🙂 I would love to know your feedback on this design 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂 Visit again!
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You look so lovely in the sari Sindhu.
Thank you for your compliments Preethi 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂